“Can flu be treated at home?”
I have flu. Can flu be treated at home?
1 Answer
NurseNurse
If you think you have influenza it is best to go to your healthcare provider and get the diagnosis confirmed. Once confirmed, if it is one of the types of influenza, there are antiviral medications that, if given soon enough, can decrease the time and severity of symptoms. If you have ever had the flu you will understand that is wonderful.
So, your question, can you treat the flu at home, is difficult to answer. The answer depends on age, past medical history, and others in the home, and I could keep going. I think the best answer is, No. Influenza can involve too many body systems to safely treat at home. The CDC ranks Influenza as the 9 th leading cause of death in the US last year. Do you want to wrestle the 9th leading cause of death by yourself? I hope this is helpful and not too long-winded.
So, your question, can you treat the flu at home, is difficult to answer. The answer depends on age, past medical history, and others in the home, and I could keep going. I think the best answer is, No. Influenza can involve too many body systems to safely treat at home. The CDC ranks Influenza as the 9 th leading cause of death in the US last year. Do you want to wrestle the 9th leading cause of death by yourself? I hope this is helpful and not too long-winded.
